Open Bus Tour

Take a unique morning or afternoon tour of the Victoria Falls Town and get a special history lesson on the building of the spectacular Victoria Falls Bridge.

NOTE: The Open Bus Tour is no longer running. Please see other
activities
that are offered in Victoria Falls.

The Bus coming to pick up passengers from the Victoria Falls
Bridge

The Open Bus Tour is a one of a kind activity in Victoria Falls and is run
daily by
Shearwater Adventures.
It takes place on a big red London style double-decker bus which has an open top deck. The tour takes about 2 hours (or longer if you have other bridge activities booked). Joseph, the tour guide, is a lively man who is knowledgeable about interesting out-of-the-box facts on the animals, the history of important trees and plants found in the area, and the
Zambezi River which you will see along the way.
The tour must be booked beforehand with a minimum of 2 passengers. There are two types of tours available in the morning and evening and they all start at the Shearwater offices
on Parkway Drive.

The first type of
trip, which picks up at 8am, is the Greet the People Tour, which goes through Chinotimba Township and the marketplace. Here you will learn about the establishment and history about the area and the people who live there. You will get to meet some of the locals as well. This tour then goes on to
the Zambezi Drive through a section of the Victoria Falls National Park where you will learn about The Big Tree (the biggest baobab tree in the country) and others in the area, bits about the birds and animals found within the park, and wonderful facts about the Zambezi River. You may also spot some animals in the park.
On this tour, passengers are provided with refreshments, towels and umbrellas
which may come in handy for upper deck passengers when passing through the spray
of the Victoria Falls or when the sun gets too hot.

The second trip is the Historic Bridge Tour. This Open Bus Tour first takes you
from town through to the Zambezi Drive and then on to the
Zimbabwe border. Here,
you will stop to get clearance for the Victoria Falls Bridge activities. You may
need your passports so be sure to take them with you. On the other side of the
bridge you will be treated with an eye-opening and humorous history lesson on
the building of the Victoria Falls Bridge. After that, get ready to be strapped
in the harnesses for the bridge canopy tour. If you have booked other bridge
activities, you will have time to participate. If not, you can take a break and watch others do their thing while you relax and have a treat in
The Bridge Cafe. The morning tour
picks up at 10am and covers the bridge canopy walk. Refreshment, face towel and
umbrella are provided for this tour. The evening tour picks up at 4pm and
passengers are served snacks and Champaign while you watch the sun set on the
bridge.

Safety first! You must remain seated while the bus is mobile because you could get injured. You must not get off the bus while in the Victoria Falls National Park because there may be wild animals about. Be sure to have a good meal before getting onto the bus, especially if you are going to participate in adrenaline bridge activities.

What to bring
• Your passport, although you will not need a visa to cross into the
Zambian side of the bridge for the tour
• A hat with a snug fit
• Safari-appropriate shoes such as boot, sneakers with laces or secure straps or open sandals with Velcro straps, with good grip
• Slap on some sunscreen, especially during the summer months because it gets
very hot and sunny.
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here to learn more about the weather in Victoria Falls

Unfortunately, no children less than 14 years old are allowed on the canopy walk under the bridge. Children under 16 who do take the canopy walk will pay full price for the tour. If excluding the walk
under the bridge, kids pay half price.

The best way to
take the trip is on the upper level on the bus so that you have a wide and
awesome view of your surroundings, a clean breath of fresh air, and plenty of
sunshine!

Client Testimonials

Perfectby Kate (Zimbabwe)Many thanks for all your assistance. You have probably been the most responsive and helpful tour organizers I have worked with- anywhere in the world. I'll be sure to recommend you to my colleagues and friends.

All the activities lived up to the hype!by Alex (Swaziland)Good Afternoon Boo,Just wanted to let you know that we are now back in Swaziland and had an incredibly fun time enjoying Victoria Falls! All the activities lived up to the hype and I would like to thank you for all your help in organising a busy but full holiday for us! Everything went smoothly from the moment we arrived to the time we left.Also wondering where you prefer to have your reviews written?Thanks again!All the best

Memory I will not forgetby Sunitha (22.5.13)Hi JaneHope you are keeping well.I must say a very big thank you for all your assistance and advice for my trip. I had the most amazing time at Vic Falls, a memory I will not forget.Thanks a million once again.RegardsSunitha

Fantastic Itineraryby Graham & Janet (United Kingdom)Dear BooWe would like to offer our thanks for sorting a fantastic itinerary for our all too short visit to Vic Falls. The cruise on the Zambesi at sunset was a delight and the helicopter flight breathtaking! The pick ups were punctual and staff members were all very smiley, friendly, helpful and good company. The whole experience of the actual Falls and the town itself was outstanding.We will return! Your company will be our first port of call. Many thanks for a very efficient service.Best wishes